Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo (One-Pan) is the ultimate weeknight dinner, combining creamy goodness with zesty flavors in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken seasoned with aromatic lemon pepper, paired with al dente linguini drenched in a luscious garlic and parmesan sauce. The simplicity of this one-pan meal means less cleanup and more time to enjoy with family or friends. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy dinners to entertaining guests, this Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo promises to impress with its delightful balance of flavor and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 12 oz dry linguini pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup white grape juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2.5 – 3 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken tenderloins with olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning.
- In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat and cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant. Add white grape juice and reduce for about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, chicken stock, and half and half; whisk in additional lemon pepper seasoning and freshly cracked pepper.
- Add dry linguini to the pan; once it softens after about a minute, push it into the liquid completely.
- Simmer for about 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in grated parmesan until well combined, then top with cooked chicken tenders and garnish with lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg